TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN Southern utah

ZION NATIONAL PARK


A bajillion years ago, ancient iterations of the Virgin River started wreaking havoc on southwestern Utah. Now there’s a faint “You’re welcome” echoing through the canyons of Zion National Park. It’s located in southern Utah near the city of Springdale, not far from Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, or St. George.


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MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: in Las Vegas: The nearest major airport with direct flights from many foreign and domestic destinations. Three-hour drive to the park.


ST. GEORGE REGIONAL AIRPORT: The closest airport to Zion with limited commercial flights. One-hour drive to the park.


SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Major airport with direct flights from many foreign and domestic destinations. Four-hour drive to the park.


CEDAR CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT: Flights from Salt Lake City are available. One-hour drive to the park.


Hungry? Check out these awesome eateries in Zion!


OSCAR’S CAFE: Bright restaurant featuring Tex-Mex food & a patio, plus burgers, sandwiches & breakfast. $


ZION PIZZA AND NOODLE: Old Church turned intimate eatery with unique slate-stone-cooked pizzas & year-round beer garden. Did we mention they have amazing Spaghetti? Check it out! $$


THE SPOTTED DOG: Feeling Fancy? Don’t miss this amazing restaurent right at the base of Zion. Views and amazing food? The spotted dog features a light-filled space for seasonal American meats, salads & pasta dishes along with a wine cellar. $$$


Best Hikes in Zion? Here you go!


ANGELS LANDING: The concept for this hike was obviously born in a simpler, less litigious time, when scaling sheer cliffs with the aid of only a chain bolted into rock was considered top-form family fun. Your belly might drop to your toes on the ascent, but the view from the top (and the adrenaline shot) will make everything worth it. “Scared? Who, me?” you’ll lie, after you get back down.


OBSERVATION POINT: Take those Angels Landing braggarts down a notch by hoofing it up the eight-mile trail to the iconic summit of Observation Point. Aptly named, the view takes in 270 degrees of the canyon, from the white cliffs and hideaways of Echo Canyon to Angels Landing, which is directly beneath you in every sense of the word.


EMERALD POOLS: See the park’s jewel collection with a trip to the Emerald Pools, a series of desert oases separated by lush vegetation, waterfalls and red rock monoliths. The trip to the first pool is quick and easy — great for kids, people in wheelchairs or the elderly.


SAND HOLLOW STATE PARK


With its warm, blue waters and red sandstone landscape, one of Utah’s newer state parks is also one of its most popular. Boat, fish, and dive at Sand Hollow Reservoir, explore and ride the dunes of Sand Mountain on an off-highway vehicle, then RV or tent camp in a campground or the beach.


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Located near Hurricane, approximately 297 miles south of Salt Lake City. It is a 45 minute drive from the park to Zion National Park and 20 minutes to St George. From I-15, take the Hurricane exit (Exit 16). Travel east on Hwy 9 for about four miles to Sand Hollow Road and then turn right. Travel south for 4 1/2 miles and turn left at the park entrance.


Camping?


Two campgrounds to choose from; Sandpit Campground (ATV's allowed to drive in) offers 19 dry camping sites, 6 power sites, and 5 group sites. All sites have a fire ring and picnic table. Westside campground has 50 sites with full hook-ups. Westside sites have covered picnic tables and fire rings. Both campgrounds have restrooms with showers which is included in your camping fee.

Primitive camping area available for tent camping and RVs — all must be self contained October through March.


UTVS/ATVS/Boats?


Sand Hollow has you covered! Beautiful warm water and the dunes just south of the lake. Bring the family out to enjoy this beautiful park. Sand Hollow makes it easy to camp or just play for the day. Just $15/ Per vehicle each day, it’s a relatively inexpensive way to camp or enjoy a warm day in sunny St. George.


TUCAHN CENTER FOR THE ARTS


The Tuacahn Center for the Arts is an organization for the arts located in the mouth of the Padre Canyon, adjacent to Snow Canyon State Park, in Ivins, Utah. Expect the unforgettable as Tuacahn Center for the Arts commences its 25th season with the biggest Broadway season yet. Classic favorites like Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Annie, School of Rock, The Count of Monte Cristo, and more will grace the stage leaving audiences with smiles and memories to last a lifetime. Find tickets to these awe-inspiring shows at tuacahn.org


Want more art? Kayenta and Coyote Gulch Art Village


To discover the essence of St. George’s authentic art scene, make a beeline for the artist enclave of Kayenta. Creative types have long touted the inspirational benefits of living amidst these soaring cliffs and dazzling panoramas, illustrated by Kayenta’s popularity. Built against stunning varicolored rock walls just seven miles from St. George, Kayenta bustles with galleries, studios, festivals, retail shops, gourmet food, a yoga studio and even a spa — just in case you need a vacation from your vacation.

Venture into Juniper Sky Gallery to see wind sculptures and Mystic Canyon Light for outdoor landscape photography. Find impressive ceramic works at Zia Pottery Studio.


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